Sabu2k1 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I just won a ZR tremolo ($50) and I decided to replace my lo pro edge on my RG550-560. I know some modifications are needed - Bigger trem post hole - Routing for ZPS has anyone attempted this or have any tips? (repost from Jemsite, Ibanez Forums and SS.org) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgo Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I just won a ZR tremolo ($50) and I decided to replace my lo pro edge on my RG550-560. I know some modifications are needed - Bigger trem post hole - Routing for ZPS has anyone attempted this or have any tips? (repost from Jemsite, Ibanez Forums and SS.org) Why would you want to....The low pro is the best bridge there is IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 nothin like free parts to inspire a new build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Why would you want to....The low pro is the best bridge there is IMHO As a biased owner of several 80's RGs I think the original edge might top it....\ As for the Z... Dude build a new guitar to go around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabu2k1 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I do like the lo-pro edge, my main RG has it and my K-7 too, my proline V has a original edge and I've had other guitars with a edge or lo-pro edge, but after trying out the ZR for a bit, it just topped my list, its so smooth and felt like a feather. I might build a body for it, but first I would like to see if there is a possibility to replace my knife edge tremolos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I do like the lo-pro edge, my main RG has it and my K-7 too, my proline V has a original edge and I've had other guitars with a edge or lo-pro edge, but after trying out the ZR for a bit, it just topped my list, its so smooth and felt like a feather. I might build a body for it, but first I would like to see if there is a possibility to replace my knife edge tremolos. Basically you will need to block up the old tremolo route and route a new one... the ZR is really different. I think there is a tutorial on PG about this... (didn't we just cover this the other day ). It is as much work as building a new body. I would say that aesthetically it would have to be painted after. Instead a brand spanking new Zebrawood RG would look nice then you can ebay the old low-pro edge and body together and make all your money and then some back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabu2k1 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I know the routing is different, but building a new body sounds like more work than just routing/filling. The guitar has been modded a lot anyway, it used to be a RG560 (h/s/s) now its a RG550-560, as I installed a pickguard (h/h) and a lo pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Actually - having done this recently myself - building a new body is less work and trouble than in-filling and re-routing an existing body. The infills are more likely to move at a different rate to the surrounding wood, causing outlines to show. <edited: spelling....> Edited May 29, 2009 by Prostheta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabu2k1 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Oh, well, is the filling in necessary? I'll see once I get it. But thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 The rout is so different...it would require a complete fill and rerout,yes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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